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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fawzia Hanis, Mohammed Messaoudi, Mohammed Bouamra, Si Ameur Abdelhadi, Abdelkader Ouanezar, Abderrahim Malki, Fahd Arbaoui, Rahima Lamouri, Abdelkarim Brahimi, Abdelkrim Rebiai, Wafa Zahnit
Summary: The study evaluated the content of essential and toxic elements in 11 different brands of canned tuna fish (tomato and oil) consumed in Algeria in 2022. The results showed that the concentration of heavy metals in the samples ranged within acceptable limits, while mercury levels were also within the recommended range. The obtained data can be used for Algerian food purposes.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Sara Selahvarzi, Soheil Sobhan Ardakani
Summary: This study assessed the health risk of toxic and essential elements in potatoes grown in Lorestan Province, Iran. The results showed that the metal levels in the potatoes were below the permissible limits and thus did not pose a significant health risk to consumers. However, attention should be paid to the cadmium and lead contents in potatoes, and quality control of irrigation water is recommended to minimize exposure to hazardous materials via food consumption.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Mahdiyeh Mohammadzadeh, Nezam Mirzaei, Gholamreza Mostafaii, Fatemeh Atoof, Mohammad Bagher Miranzadeh, Rouhullah Dehghani
Summary: This study examined the concentrations of heavy metals in popular depilatory products in the Iranian markets and found that most products had concentrations below the maximum allowable limits as defined by the Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran (ISIRI). The study also concluded that the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks associated with using these products were low for consumers.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Ghanim Al-Thani, Adel Ehab Ibrahim, Mohammed Alomairi, Baher I. Salman, Mostafa M. Hegazy, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Sami El Deeb
Summary: The use of weight loss herbal preparations is increasing due to the consumption of high-calorie junk food. However, the regulations governing the quality control of these products may be minimal. This study investigated the elemental contents in these products and found that some macro-elements were present at safe levels, while some micro-elements and other elements showed concerning levels. Stricter surveillance of herbal products is necessary.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Khaled Kherraz, Mohammed Messaoudi, Naima Benchikha, Mokhtar Benmohamed, Zohra Bouhila, Tarek Azli, Bachir Ben Seghir, Abdelkrim Rebiai, Hamza Ouakouak, Adel Benarfa
Summary: This study examined the content of essential and toxic elements in the chamomile plant in Algeria using two analytical techniques. It found that there were twenty-one elements present, including both macro and microelements. The concentration of toxic elements was within acceptable limits.
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Environmental Sciences
Eduardo Franco-Fuentes, Nicolas Moity, Jorge Ramirez-Gonz, Solange Andrade-Vera, Arturo Hardisson, Soraya Paz, Carmen Rubio, Angel J. Gutierrez
Summary: Different species of demersal and pelagic fish have varying levels of metal concentrations, with M. olfax potentially causing Cd toxicity. While C. princeps is recommended for its high concentrations of calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chromium, excessive intake is not advised due to its Cd levels.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rodrigo da Cruz Ferreira, Fernanda de Souza Dias, Caroline de Aragao Tannus, Filipe Barbosa Santana, Daniele Cristina Muniz Batista dos Santos, Fabio de Souza Dias, Marina Siqueira de Castro, Hugo Neves Brandao, Anibal de Freitas Santos Junior, Lidercia Cavalcanti Ribeiro Cerqueira e Silva, Fabio Alexandre Chinalia
Summary: Chemical composition of geopropolis from the Brazilian stingless bee Melipona quadrifasciata anthidioides was evaluated using ICP OES technique. Principal component analysis and Hierarchical cluster analysis were utilized for exploratory study on the samples.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amin Kiani, Majid Arabameri, Mojtaba Moazzen, Nabi Shariatifar, Saeed Aeenehvand, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Mosaad Abdel-Wahhab, Saeed Shahsavari
Summary: The study evaluated trace elements in milk powder and baby food samples marketed in Iran, finding low concentrations of toxic elements with low health risks, making them safe for infants and children.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hadis Karami, Nabi Shariatifar, Shahrokh Nazmara, Mojtaba Moazzen, Babak Mahmoodi, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of PTEs in different types of mushrooms collected from the market in Iran, and established a health risk assessment using the MSC method. While the concentrations of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn exceeded the standard levels, only the ingestion of Hg in wild mushrooms posed a non-carcinogenic risk for children. Overall, the consumption of mushrooms did not raise significant health concerns related to non-carcinogenic risks from PTEs.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ala S. Alnaimat, Maria Carmen Barciela-Alonso, Paloma Herbello-Hermelo, Raquel Dominguez-Gonzalez, Pilar Bermejo-Barrera
Summary: In this study, the bioaccessibility of trace elements and major elements in tea infusions was evaluated using an in vitro dialyzability protocol. The most abundant element in both tea leaves and infusions was found to be potassium (K), with zinc (Zn), cesium (Cs), and potassium showing the highest dialyzability percentages.
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Chemistry, Applied
Jiahui An, Zhao Liu, Gang Xie, Yi Zhu
Summary: The concentrations of 26 elements in imported and domestic infant cereals were evaluated and risk assessment was performed based on the measurements. For toxic elements, Cd and Pb had exceedance rates of 20% and 16.7% respectively, and all toxic elements showed ingestion risk. For potentially toxic elements, no detectable levels were obtained for Be, Co, Ga, Sb, and Tl. Only 10% of the samples indicated a potential health risk from long-term intake of Al. Despite better performance of domestic samples in essential elements like Na, Ca, and Zn, none of the elements fully met the intake requirements. The standards for complementary foods for infants and young children are not sufficiently regulated, and infant cereals as the first weaning food should receive more attention in terms of safety and nutritional properties, especially the potentially toxic elements.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Fereshteh Karimi, Moahammad Rezaei, Nabi Shariatifar, Mahsa Alikord, Majid Arabameri, Mojtaba Moazzen
Summary: This research assessed the concentration and health risk of eight trace elements in animal product samples in Markazi province of Iran. Some samples had levels of trace elements that exceeded the limits. The health risk assessment indicated that the exposed population in Markazi province was generally safe, except for children exposed to mercury in milk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Seref Turhan, Asli Kurnaz
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the human health risks of potential toxic elements (PTEs) in bottled mineral water samples of different brands sold in Turkey. The concentrations of several PTEs, including As, Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni, and Al, were found to exceed the maximum allowable concentrations. The non-carcinogenic risk index for PTEs in most samples was below one, except for one sample. However, the incremental lifetime cancer risk for Cd exceeded the upper limit in approximately half of the samples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cezara Voica, Constantin Nechita, Andreea Maria Iordache, Carmen Roba, Ramona Zgavarogea, Roxana Elena Ionete
Summary: This study found that the daily intake of chromium and copper exceeded the recommended dietary allowances in many food items, and consuming nickel and copper through seeds and fruits could have adverse health effects. Additionally, a strong correlation between copper and arsenic was established. The cancer risk index for all elements investigated was within safe limits, indicating that lifetime consumption does not increase the risk of carcinogens.
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Food Science & Technology
A. Ziola-Frankowska, K. Karas, K. Mikolajczak, I. Kurzyca, A. Kowalski, M. Frankowski
Summary: This study determined metal contents in bread samples using ICP-MS and ICP-OES after acid digestion, and evaluated the health risks of trace elements related to bread consumption. The results showed no health concerns for individuals who consume bread daily in terms of trace metal intake, and four slices of bread could cover the recommended dietary allowances for magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Hadis Karami, Nabi Shariatifar, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Shahrookh Nazmara, Majid Arabameri, Mahmood Alimohammadi
Summary: This study evaluated the concentration of trace elements in 150 fruit juice samples and assessed the potential non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks. The results showed that the concentration of toxic elements in the juice samples was low, but long-term exposure could have significant health implications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Fereshteh Karimi, Moahammad Rezaei, Nabi Shariatifar, Mahsa Alikord, Majid Arabameri, Mojtaba Moazzen
Summary: This research assessed the concentration and health risk of eight trace elements in animal product samples in Markazi province of Iran. Some samples had levels of trace elements that exceeded the limits. The health risk assessment indicated that the exposed population in Markazi province was generally safe, except for children exposed to mercury in milk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Mahsa Naghashan, Pegah Kargarghomsheh, Roshanak Rafiei Nazari, Abbas Mehraie, Fahimeh Tooryan, Nabi Shariatifar
Summary: The present study investigated the levels of 16 PAHs in Iranian fruit juice samples and found that they were below the existing standards, posing no threat to human health in terms of carcinogenic risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammad Moghadasi, Ali Heshmati, Nabi Shariatifar, Aliasghar Vahidinia, Majid Arabameri
Summary: This study measured potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in farmed and wild carp and assessed their intake amount and risk. The results showed that the levels of Pb, Cd, Fe, and Cu were higher in farmed carp samples compared to wild carp samples, while Zn level was higher in the wild carp samples. The ranking order of PTEs based on their risk was Hg > Pb > Zn > Cu > Fe > Cd > Mn. In the worst-case scenario, the non-carcinogenic risk for children was found to be higher than 1.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fariba Khalili, Nabi Shariatifar, Mohammad Hadi Dehghani, Kamyar Yaghmaeian, Ramin Nabizadeh Nodehi, Mehdi Yaseri, Mojtaba Moazzen
Summary: This present study focused on the PAHs level and probabilistic risk of health in meat, poultry, fish, and related product samples. The results showed that the highest 16PAHs content was detected in smoked fish samples (222.7 +/- 13.2 ug/kg), while the lowest 16PAHs content was detected in chicken (juje) kebab samples (112.9 +/- 7.2 ug/kg). The highest 4PAHs content was detected in tuna fish samples (23.7 +/- 2.4 ug/kg), while it was not detected in grilled chicken and sausage samples.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Amin Kiani, Majid Arabameri, Nabi Shariatifar, Abbas Mehraie, Fahimeh Tooryan, Ali Ghanbariasad, Saeed Shahsavari
Summary: The present research aimed to assess the content of non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (NDL-PCBs) in certain dairy products and analyze the potential health risks. The results showed that the average concentrations of 6 NDL-PCBs in the samples were lower than the established standard level, indicating that dietary exposure to these chemicals may not pose a risk to consumers' health.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Monika Aghvami, Abdorreza Mohammadi, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Mehdi Ahmadi, Mojtaba Moazzen, Majid Arabameri, Nabi Shariatifar
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of cinnamon and cocoa on acrylamide formation in cake samples and their carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks. The results showed that the concentration of acrylamide was highest in cinnamon cakes and lowest in cocoa cakes. The risk assessment indicated that the ingestion of acrylamide from cake samples was within acceptable limits. Overall, cocoa flavor was found to decrease the concentration of acrylamide in cakes, suggesting the need for regulatory organizations to monitor acrylamide levels in consumer cakes.
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Food Science & Technology
Sara Mirzaei, Mohammad Ahmadi, Nabi Shariatifar, Peiman Ariaii
Summary: In this study, the levels of six phthalate acid esters (PAE) were evaluated in butter and cheese samples. The results showed that the levels of phthalates were below the standard levels set by EFSA and EPA. The assessment also concluded that these pollutants do not pose any danger to Iranian consumers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hadi Eghbaljoo, Mohammad Rezvani Ghalhari, Nabi Shariatifar, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Ebrahim Molaee Aghaee, Mahmood Alizadeh Sani, Elahe Mansouri, Majid Arabameri
Summary: Population growth has made it difficult to provide safe food, as various toxic substances like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can contaminate edible oils, which are widely consumed worldwide. This study aimed to determine the level of PCBs in edible oil samples and evaluate their carcinogenic risk among Iranians using Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS). Samples of various types of edible oils were collected from a high customer hypermarket in Tehran and tested for PCBs content. The findings revealed that the mean level of NDL-PCB in the oil samples ranged from 1.88 to 25.62 ng/g fat. The risk assessment showed that the simulated Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk (ILCR) exceeded the safe threshold among both children and adults due to high consumption rates and accumulation of PCBs in body tissues.
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Chemistry, Applied
Faezeh Vali Mohammadi, Peyman Qajarbeygi, Nabi Shariatifar, Razzagh Mahmoudi, Majid Arabameri
Summary: This study assessed the levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in canned foods and their potential health risks. The results showed that the PCBs levels in canned foods did not pose potential health risks to Iranian consumers.
